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Everything looks really clean and clear, just as you wanted to, maybe a little too much. To me, it looks like a (very well done) blog template. The "About me" page is great, I like the idea of using a picture of you as a sidebar, it's an easy and fresh idea. In everything else I'd change something, but I don't really know what... it's just too slick and perfect, I guess
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Sean Larkin commented:I'm in agreement with Emanuele. I was thinking the exact same thing, about it looking like a well-designed template, but that's not a good thing for a creative portfolio.
Whatever your style is, you need to inject more of it into the site. Maybe simply just more pics of you mixed into it.
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Vincent commented:
I'm trying to make it less " template" style, i'm working on the logo. The problem is i don't know what to do with content to make it more personal. This is the kind of design i like. At the ame time, i'm thinking of adding something "real". May be a ploaroid somewhere, or photos of me ( even if it could be too much of me ) may be texture too. in the background. I'll try something and i'll show you here. Thanks for your feedbacks.
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I'd say you have done what wanted. Looks very nice and clean. On the homepage I would use the "how" area for contact info, contacts are what you hope for, right?
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Vincent commented:
Yes, i thought, may be, i would use the right part of the header to show a resume of my contact détails. Cause the "how" area is going to change with the preview on the screen
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i love the colors, white space, navigation etc of this site. Looks really good so far. Some thing that i might consider is working with the logo size a little bit. It seems like it is possibly to big for the provided space. I might also think about moving the navigation to right aligned. I think the who, what, how needs some different treatments. Maybe some sort of shadows behind them to create three large buttons. Just play around with this design a bit and I think you'll find that this works really well for you.
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Vincent commented:
Thanks for the idea of putting the nav on the right. That's exactly what i was trying to find for balance.
And for the who what how, yes i'v already tried to do something with it. Shadow may be a good solution.
Thanks
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Really cool. I like this site. Modern, clear, simple, stylish... Some recomendations: - make alignment (logo, "Home", content text, information and e-mail must consist one vertical) - add contrast to have-to-push buttons (like "View my portfolio") - make footer background fluid (like heading). This step adds contrast to content area and make footer less important - maybe put something to right top corner?
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this is a great website for sure, but it doesnt feel too original for me. i understand given the times how difficult that can be, but your site just blends in with the rest in my mind.
that being said, i appreciate having a full sized photograph of you, which adds personality to your site and connects my mind with who are visually. excellent, especially when dealing with clients and potential clients. it's nice to ahve that personal touch. .
the site has nothing necessarily "wrong" with it, it's clean, simple, elegant with nice choices. it just doesnt stick in my mind. . .
i would move your menu to the right, which would help adjust the balance of the site. .
all and all it's a very nice site and will be well received by many new and potential clients!
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Shane Ernest commented:i didn't see the first page for some reason!
the spacing on those three bottom divs "who what how" is uneven. just bring them in a bit and make sure the spacing works together. . .
i'd also think of a better way to show that image than on a macpro screen - too common today. it looks nice, clean, but far from original.
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First thing I thought was apple. That pro image and the little arrows are so apple-y. Maybe find a different way to showcase/highlight work? I mean, I'd guess that's pulled from the apple site.
I am digging the footer and subdued color palette.
Also that about me image is an great human/engaging touch! Instantly connect more after seeing that image. Maybe remove the "things you don't like" blurb?
Nice job!
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Vincent commented:
I think you're right for the apple thing. That was a part of my doubts about this design. I think i will try to make it more "alive"
Thanks for your feedback
i wanted to say that i vectorised the macbook pro myself from a photo, just because i didn't want just to get a photo from the site, but, i know this isn't an excuse :)
I'll think about another way to preview my works.
Thanks again.
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Doy Cave commented:That was what I thought immediately. Apple. Not that that's a bad thing...but yeah.
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Stas Zlobinski commented:I would remove "things i don't like" blurb as Nate suggests. It doesn't add much value, and you don't want to alienate some people.
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Stas Zlobinski commented:
May be instead say "things i love" or "things i can't live without" so you go from positive to even more positive rather than positive to negative. I think it works better from psychological attitude perspective.
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Your goal "showing your works" is definitely achieved in a clean and to the point way.
One thing that kinda bothered me when I 1-st looked at this site is the typography used in the logo .... just doesn't do it for me.
The other thing is the lack of any original element that would make people say ..."That's a Vincent"
Other then that ... white space ...lovin it. Color choice ...lovin it.
Hope this helps.
MEster.
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Vincent commented:
Thanks for your feedback. What you said about the logo typography is interesting for me cause i spent so much time choosing it , can you tell me more about what you don't like in it ? Thanks for your time
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Sean Larkin commented:
I don't like the letter S in that font. They just don't match. Almost looks like the name is vincent de font, with some symbol before and after "font". The font also creates an issue with the i, as it is crushed in between the V and N.
I like that you left the dot off the i, and shortened the t. Can't say that it's right or wrong, I just like it because I do that a lot too. :)
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Mester Catalin commented:Well it's very hard to read and " heavy " on my eyes ..half way along reading it I give up ..and I say something like .." vincent whatever " let's see the works....just doesn't make sense to me.
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Vincent commented:
Yeah. The problem is my last name is a bit too french and complicated to spell even for french people. May be "vincent whatever" could be a great name :)
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Mester Catalin commented:
Depends on what you want your logo to represent ...you need a purpose and a philosophy behind it.... but the way it is it's hard to even remeber.
That's just me ...
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Vincent commented:
When they look at my logo i would like people to think : he looks friendly and cool but he seems to do serious work. That's what i'm trying to get. quite hard...
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Mester Catalin commented:
Well in all honesty I don't think this is what this logo is saying ..at list not to me ... the word "cool" is nowhere to be found in the way your logo is presented (then again my definition of cool might be wrong )... the " serious " part of the logo I can give it a 50% ....as for friendly (none)
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Mester Catalin commented:
I know it's hard to accept someone else s opinion especially after the amount of brain storming and Identity project requests.... all I can do is a fair review...the rest it's totally up 2 you.
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Vincent commented:
Not at all i swear. I know that i should change something. I got no problem with it. I will try to find something. I have time. I will think about it.
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Stas Zlobinski commented:
I agree, the logo doesn't seem to work. I gave up trying to read it just by glancing at it. It looks like you're trying too hard. May be try something simpler. The rest of your site is clean, simple and elegant. Logo is not. I'm a minimalist, you should know, so take my feedback accordingly.
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I like the whole feel of the page, it is a nice portfolio page, however I having trouble with the name, I read what it says, I just think it does flow very well together, the all the letters semi-stiff but the 'Ss' are too organic.
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It's been a while since I've come across a clean design that blows me away! you've done it very well. Very apple'esque and I'm a huge apple fan, so I doubly love it! Would love to see your site once it's up :D
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Rachael commented:I really like the design and think it looks very clean and professional. However my eye was automatically drawn the the top right space. Its just so empty - maybe this is where you could add a personal touch? photo/image/strapline or something (just a suggestion!). Other then that think its a really solid site. Love the colours, love the cleanliness. Like it a lot.
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I like the design and think it is great. The first thing before looking close at it I thought was this is a make person.
I know the main question you want answered is how is it showing your works. Maybe I am missing but it might not be obvious to some that you have to click on the image to launch the project page. Also the left and right arrows maybe larger.
In all great design.
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Vincent commented:
i don't understand "this is a make person" ? Sorry cause i'm French. :) Thanks for your feedback
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I like the front page, although I'm not a big fan of the about me page. I might suggest that you have the contact info on the footer of all pages. Besides that it looks pretty good.
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This is one of the nice layouts that I ever been seen.
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I really like the design concept. It is clean and simple.
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it looks really cool. its neat and clear and its very creative. if i had to change one thing id leave out the "about me" page. i prefer knowing more about the company, your clients , your work experience and less about the person behind it. Great concept, all the best.
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the site looks like its been designed on a mac with a high resolution display. i say this because everything looks like its above the fold and the use of a big banner image on a laptop is remeniscent of the apple website (as is the colour blue and banner/bucket style design)
i can also tell from the get go that this is goingto suck for SEO as theres just not enough text to work with
also the bottom of the page is really weak and the sales funnel is totally missing.
the how panel needs expanding upon, are these links (because it doesnt have a see more button) if so they could do with highlighting with an arrow or something.
in short:
reduce the height of the logo panel
add a telephone/email etc to the header
sort the spacing out on the buckets
add arrows to bucket items are are lists of clickable items
resolve sales funnel bu adding something in or above the footer
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looks very clean, although perhaps a little "standerd"-ish.
I like the overall use of white-space.
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all in all very clean and a very well use of whitespace
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Webworld Technology commented:This is very smart job done by u. I think this is a static webpage. And This website following all the rules.
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I've read what other fellows' critics. I agree with them on that you have achieved what you aimed at. In addition to other critics, I'd like to mention about the footer. Such big footers always make me feel like I'm starring at a blog page, and I don't like it all. To me, big footers mean that designer could not locate such a content in an appropriate way somewhere else and comes with this idea of throwing everything down there. So, what do I recommend? I do recommend using one of your graphic works (if any) instead. Or just take away everything and just leave the row where you e-mail address is.
Except that, I really do like it!
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Looks great... agree with other comments, that is, moving the logo to the right, or the main navigation to the right for balance. Not sure if the footer is too big... might use a lighter shade of gray. I think the footer pulls your eye away from the main images.
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I like this web site. Very good typography and layout design. Simple and easy understand.
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I like it!
Amzaing use of white space
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The design itself is pretty awesome. The images are clear and crisp. It is clear that you are consciously opting for a minimalist look and thats certainly a good thing! However, I would suggest incorporating a logo for your portfolio. It doesn't have to be an elaborate one. A simple logo would add a spark of personality. Great work!
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Vincent commented:
Thanks a lot for your feedback. I think i don't understand what you mean about the logo. Do you mean i should do another logo ? Or deleting this one, and put another with something else written ?
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Vincent commented:
Ok i think i know what you mean now, a logo : a symbol or drawing before the name. is that it ?
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Josh Star commented:I'm sorry I should have been clearer! :) Yup thats exactly it, a symbol would be nice. It doesn't have to be very elaborate. The design is really great!
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It looks really good! I love the clean look! Some people might not like the negative space one your site, but i like it! I cant wait to see it live!
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Vincent commented:
Thanks you, your comment made me happy :) i'm already working on a quite different version. I'll post it soon here.
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I think it does rich the goals you are aiming for. it looks really simple, yet very elegant. I love the usage of white space.
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It looks very nice and clean,congrats :)
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Swarat Ghosh commented:It look's g8...except the logo...the typography of the logo is not matching the aspect of your website
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I like this very much. Good clean layout, easy to use, easy to find what you are looking for. The only thing that concerns me is that the large image on the homepage will probably push all the content below the fold. Other than that concern, good stuff. Really good work.
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In my opinion it's perfect. Clear and slick design, space for visual content and readable text. I like it ! PS RCFA it's a french rapper...no? ;-)
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Hi,
I really like your about me page. It is very strong and gives the site a personality.
Since you have a very neutral center area perhaps you should change the background into something more artistic and let that rotate with your pages.
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may be the typography of logo
Yes, i think you're right too. May be it's too clean. I'm trying to put more life in it. Thanks.